Cardamom Seed
AKA โ€œCardamom oil, Elettaria cardamomum, Green cardamomโ€
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cardamom seed
AKA: Cardamom oil, Elettaria cardamomum, Green cardamom
Essential Oil ยท Antioxidant ยท EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Cardamom seed from Guatemala adds a warm, aromatic spice to our formula. Known for its rich scent, it brings an exotic, comforting fragrance to your routine.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8000-66-6
Form
Powder
See origin โ†’
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen โ€” one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals โ€” the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels โ€” softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Fights skin inflammation
Protects against free radical damage
Helps prevent skin infections
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Indian beauty practices for its warming, digestive, and skin-stimulating properties; valued in aromatherapy and skincare for its spicy, clarifying qualities.
Skin Types
โ—all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAโœ” permitted
EUโš  restricted
JAPANโš  restricted
CANADAโš  restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng ยท EWG ยท CIR
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